HB 1413 (1994): relative to the report of the public water rights study committee.

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HB 1413 (1994)

relative to the report of the public water rights study committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 77

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1994. The committee held a work session on February 1, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1994, making it Chapter 77 of the session laws. It took effect on May 6, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Leonard Smith (Hills 25) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Conroy (Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1994, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • February 1, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 31, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • April 14, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC, & DEV; HJ7,P192
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 09:30 RM301,LOB FOR:RES, REC & DEV
  • February 1, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • February 2, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB08 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4864>(NEW TITLE); HC16,P485
  • February 8, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ19,P558-559 + 587
  • February 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ5,P124
  • February 24, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR10 10:45 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • March 31, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR31 10:45 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • April 12, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR14
  • April 14, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ11,P278-279 + 296
  • April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P329
  • April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
  • May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 05/06/94 CHAP.0077

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